It's been a long time coming but I finally got to sit down and read the sequel to Amy McCulloch's The Oathbreaker's Shadow and it did not disappoint. Witty, magical, and well imagined, The Shadow's Curse reunites readers with their favourite characters and places while introducing new ones to love.
I love the story-world of this book because of the unique knot magic that they have in the northern lands. When making a vow, Raim's people tie knots which magically symbolise their promises. When broken, the magic creates a permanent scar which makes the oath-breaker easily identifiable, and causes a...